The Samburu

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The book explores the intricacies of Samburu society, characterized by a gerontocracy where older men hold power and young men face restrictions on marriage and independence. Drawing from over two years of immersive experience in the 1960s, the author, adopted into a clan, provides insights into the deeply rooted values and social structures that maintain the community's resistance to change. Through his observations, readers gain a nuanced understanding of the cultural dynamics at play within this traditional society.